NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Which symptom listed below would indicate a complication following thyroidectomy?
Question 1 of 5
Sore throat.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Due to hypocalcemia (a complication of thyroidectomy), the patient will experience muscle cramping from low calcium levels.
Extract:
A patient is suspected of having thrombophlebitis of the left lower extremity.
Question 2 of 5
During the initial assessment the nurse should specifically observe the patient for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema is a hallmark sign of thrombophlebitis due to venous obstruction.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse the need for more sedation in a client who is withdrawing from alcohol dependence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steadily increasing vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure) indicate impending delirium tremens, a severe alcohol withdrawal complication, requiring additional sedation to prevent seizures or cardiovascular collapse. Mild tremors (
B) are expected, decreased respirations (
C) contraindicate sedation, and GI distress (
D) is typical but less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hispanic individuals, particularly migrant agricultural workers, face higher exposure to pesticides, increasing injury risk. The other groups are less commonly involved in such settings. Safety and Infection Control
Extract:
Calculation of fluid replacement in bum is based on the patient's
Question 5 of 5
Age
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calculation of fluid replacement in burns is based on weight and body surface area (BS
A) burn, often using the rule of nines to calculate burn area.